MOAB
Formed: 2001
From:
Rockville,
MD,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
MOAB is a hardcore/heavy metal band based out of Rockville, MD. Founded in 2001, MOAB combines “Old Skool” and current metal influences to create a unique and heavy sound. Some of their influences are Black Sabbath, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Fear Factory, Overkill, and Rage Against The Machine. MOAB has performed with such notable bands as Anthrax, Kix, Sound of Urchin, Winterfell, and many more.
Latest MOAB News
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MOAB Announce More Shows
Rockville Maryland metal/hardcore band MOAB have announced a few more shows in the coming months:
January, 14 2006 at Music For Unity --Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept., Damascus, MD
Event starts at 11am and ends approx. at 7pm. ALL DAY EVENT...ALL AGES EVENT...for charity.
January 20 (not 21st, as previously reported) at Jaxx Nightclub 6355 Rolling rd Springfield, VA
LOCALPALOOZA - Lots of Bands for 10 bucks MOAB's time slot will be 11pm
Febuary 18th - opening for OVERKILL and PRONG at Jaxx Nightclub, Springfield VA
March 25th - opening for NAPALM DEATH, KREATOR and A PERFECT MUDER at Jaxx Nightclub, Springfield VA
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MOAB Show Report From Frederick, MD
A few weeks ago on a Friday night, I had the chance to get out and check out Frederick, MD's only decent metal venue and see MOAB, who I had wanted to see in a more intimate setting since witnessing them open for Anthrax. Also playing that night were DBauchery and Admiral Browning.
First, let me touch on the local Frederick, Maryland scene. Years ago when my brother was in a band, there were several places scattered around Frederick that would host heavy metal bands. These days, the Braddock Inn seems to be the only place that has regularly hosted metal bands. They have a show just about every Friday, in fact. The inn or tavern appears to be little more than a large old house on the outside, but in the lower level, it has a bar, restaurant and pool area. The band's "stage" sits actually a little lower than the seating area and the open space directly in front of them, while the pool area is behind them and anouther couple of steps down. The place could probably hold a hundred people or so if they were packed in tight and in the pool area behind the band. View of the band from the bar is mostly obstructed by a large stone fireplace, which creates a cozy atmosphere toward the back of the large room. Overall, it's a nice place to hear new music and maybe sit down while doing it. It's not a great place to mosh though. More...
MOAB Announce New Gigs, To Enter Studio Soon
MOAB have announced a couple of gigs for Janauary. The band are also planning to enter the studio in December to work on a new CD to be released in the next couple of months.
January, 14 2006 at Music For Unity --Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept., Damascus, MD
Event starts at 11am and ends approx. at 7pm. ALL DAY EVENT...ALL AGES EVENT...for charity. The event is for a very special cause (goto www.myspace.com/musicforunity for details).
Saturday January 21st at Jaxx Nightclub 6355 Rolling rd Springfield, VA
LOCALPALOOZA - Lots of Bands for 10 bucks MOAB's time slot will be 11pm
Upcoming MOAB Gigs
MOAB have announced a few upcoming shows in the Maryland and Virginia areas. They are as follows:
October 28th at "Fish Head Cantina" in Arbutus, MD (Halloween show - show time at 9pm)
4802 Benson ave. Arbutus , MD -- for details call (240) 422-2474
Other bands performing are --- Damage Factor and Flint Zipper
(UPDATE: MOAB's appearance at this show has been cancelled)
November 11th at " The Braddock Inn" Braddock Heights, MD
This place has a growing HARDCORE crowd - show time at 9pm
Located in Frederick County at... 4830 Schley ave. Braddock Heights, MD
2 other Hardcore bands TBA www.myspace.com/braddockinn
February 18th 2006 at "JAXX Nightclub" West Springfield, VA
OVERKILL -- PRONG -- MOAB -- Krass Judgement -- Burning Shadows show time 7pm
JAXX is located at 6355 Rolling rd. Springfield, VA
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Anthrax Show Report From Jaxx in Springfield, VA
Thursday, October 6, I made it out to Springfield, VA to see Anthrax play at Jaxx. I’d been looking to catch them live since before they started touring with their reunited “classic” lineup including singer Joey Belladonna, but I thought the classic lineup would great to see as well. I was actually quite pleased that they had a headlining gig in my area since I’m not a big Priest fan and would rather Anthrax had a headliner’s time to play.
I’d read on the Internet that day before getting in my car for the hour and fifteen minute drive - due to traffic and rain – that the show was nearly sold out. It didn’t surprise me, as Jaxx is a pretty small club, holding maybe a few hundred people at most. What did surprise me was that Anthrax was playing there in the first place, but apparently they have some history with the club and/or owner.
I barely got there in time to make my interview with Joey (which will be online shortly). Just as I wrapped that up and made my way back into the club, the first local opener was just about set up and ready to play. More...